ES1090134U - Modular device for vertical or inclined elevation (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Vertical or inclined modular lifting device, intended for use as semi-automatic parking apparatus, stair climbers, elevators of small height, or any other lifting equipment of materials and/or persons, characterized in that it comprises loose and interchangeable elements, forming subsets, which depending on the lifting requirements and their purpose will be combined. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

MODULAR DEVICE FOR VERTICAL OR INCLINED ELEVATION.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates, as its own title indicates, to a modular vertical or inclined lifting device, its use being provided primarily. although not exclusively, as a semi-automatic parking device. as it saves stairs or elevator for accesses with unevenness (l1e small attura, or like any other equipment of elevation of materials and / or people.

10 This invention is characterized by being a C <lm'1 Modular judging, where the constituent elements of the loose lifting device are arranged, ferming standard cn measured modules to solve the most common situations, (with the possibility of other different measures on request). and with the particularity. to be able to configure different

15 models depending on the requirements d: elevation and its fmality.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION.

We find that this invention, by its modular presentation feature, provides

20 solution to inconveniences that arise in many areas, among others, stand out mainly but not exclusively, as a device. Elevator to overcome architectural barriers, which C <lnstituyen a PrQblema in the movement of people in wheelchairs, carriages, wheelbarrows etc., and as a lifting device that allows two or more vehicles to be parked in an overcrowded position.

25 Sen known different lifting devices, which propose to move the person or the load from one point to another of dist-inte level, to overcome the existing architectural barriers in many places. A very common architectural barrier, is the one constituted by small flights of stairs, that is, by stairs with few steps. The problem presented by this type of barrier is generally difficult to solve, since there are few

30 steps, placing an elevator is too much. complicated. and expensive, and saving the height with a ramp, is not always possible due to space issues, since any ramp to save a height should present an inclination, which provides comfortable access, in addition to complying with certain non-accessibility standards.

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To solve this problem. The present invention, which can be intended to overcome such architectural barriers, has been devised. For this purpose, the lifting device, based on certain modules, will enable the person or the load to move from a different point to another within the same vertical or transversal, in

5 model model and configuration chosen. In the case of devices for parking cars, the present invention manufactured from the specific modules, allows to solve the use of the space of a garage in multiple ways, also achieving a substantial simplification in the manufacture of a lifting device and parking of these characteristics. So by

For example, we can park two vehicles in a superimposed position in a dependent manner, one on top of the other, with a platform that accommodates the upper vehicle, supported on supports above the space occupied by the lower vehicle, such that, to access the upper vehicle it is it is necessary to remove the lower vehicle, or we can configure the device, with two or more platforms for use, that act simultaneously and in parallel, in

15 this situation, the access of the vehicles is carried out at a common level for all platforms, generating two or more independent parking spaces, so that to remove any vehicle, it is only necessary to operate the device to position at the level Access the chosen platform. For each of the purposes, mainly but not exclusively, with this

20 device, it is possible to provide a solution that is practical, robust, capable of supporting the load. Low cost and easy installation. Also incorporating control means for its activation at will.

DESCRIPTION

The invention object of this report. It refers to a modular device of verbal or inclined elevation, intended to be used as a semi-automatic parking device, saves stairs, small elevator, or any other equipment for lifting materials and / or people, with the particularity of being a modular construction

30 The claimed lifting device has its elements loose, forming modules in standard sizes, (although they can also be manufactured in other sizes under order.), And depending on the lifting requirements and their purpose, they will be combined together to configure different models, so that the lifting device can be integrated by one or several self-supporting actuators, and each one contains one or more connecting carriages and

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translation, and one or several feet of support, and by one or several platforms of use, which may be opened or closed, depending on the use of the lifting device. It also incorporates the claimed lifting device, different security systems and protection, depending on mandatory mandatory requirements.

5 All components are presented separately, and physically joined together, using removable joining means. The synchronization of several lifting elements can be carried out using a mechanical power transmission means, or electronic devices that synchronize by means of the electrical connection. The self-supporting actuator comprises a main body, which is responsible for resisting

10 the efforts that appear during use. This main body, depending on the configuration of the lifting device, has a motor on its upper or lower part, which rotates a spindle, to which a suitable nut is attached. installed in the connection and translation carriage. The lower end of the self-supporting actuator has one or more clamping feet, the arrangement of which can be longitudinal or transverse, with respect to the

15 main axis of inertia of the main body of the self-supporting actuator. and inclined with respect to the nonnal plane of the axis of symmetry of the main body of the self-supporting actuator. These clamping feet are rigidly joined to the self-supporting actuator by means of removable joining elements and to the support surface, by suitable anchoring elements. Perimeter, the self-supporting actuator has a fairing, trim. that

20 besides improving [the aesthetics of the set, it conceals the moving parts and guarantees a safe use for people. The control and operation management elements are located in the intended space generated between the main body and this fairing of the self-supporting actuator. The self-supporting actuator arrangement may be vertical, inclined or horizontal.

25 The connection and translation carriage is provided with a series of perforations. where resistant compensating elements are installed, which cancel out the bending effects in several planes that would open in the spindle, as a result of the actions experienced by the connection and translation car, due to the load applied on the platform of use, and also, transmits these efforts to the main body that is a resistant element. The elements

30 compensators, which differ in two types, those that work in the main inertia plane of the self-supporting actuator, and those that work in the secondary inertia plane, are interchangeable with each other, in order to place them in the position of maximum flexion It acts on the main body.

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The platform of use, is the element that more variackmes can present, depending on the ultimate purpose of the lifting device, (semi-automatic parking device, saves stairs, people elevator, etc.), but in essence it consists of a structure bearing, which is integrated by removable connection elements to the carriage

5 connection and translation. A non-slip floor or floor is fixed to the supporting structure. On the supporting structure, a pcrimetral enclosure can be installed or not depending on the use of the lifting device. In the event that the application requires for security some type of total or partial enclosure, a control element will be incorporated on it in order to facilitate and comply with the required regulations.

10 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

To complete the description that will then be made, and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to an example

A preferred embodiment of the same, is accompanied as an integral part of said description, a set of drawings in which with illustrative and never limiting canicter, we have proceeded to represent the following: FIGURES 1 a and I b, Representation of self-supporting actuator with a only connection and translation car, and detail of the connection and translation car.

20 FIGURE 2 a. Representation of the self-supporting actuator with .pies in longitudinal position a. the main direction of inertia of the self-supporting actuator. FIGURE 2 b, Representation of the self-supporting actuator with feet in an inclined position to the main direction of inertia of the self-supporting actuator. FIGURE 2 e, Representation of the self-supporting actuator with feet in transverse position a

25 the main direction of inertia of the self-supporting actuator. FIGURE 3. Representation of a type platform with its basic components. FIGURE 4, Representation of a vertical lifting device conditioned for the use of a lift for people with reduced mobility. FIGURE 5, Representation of an inclined lifting device pam the use

30 as it saves stairs. FIGURE 6, Representation of a vertical lifting device conditioned for use as a semi-automatic double height parking device with dependent seats, the lower vehicle must be removed to access the upper vehicle.

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FIGURE 7a and 7b. Representation of a vertical lifting device conditioned for use as a double height automatic parking device, independent seats, any vehicle can be removed or accessed without the need to move the other. FIGURE 8, Representation of a vertical lifting device conditioned for use

5 as a forklift, configured with four self-supporting actuators mechanically connected two to two and electrically coupled each pair, and a suitable use platform. FIGURE 9, Representation of a vertical lifting device with turntable conditioned for use as a semi-automatic parking device for vehicles of

10 small dimensions.

DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

In view of the foregoing, the present invention relates to a device for

15 vertical or inclined lifting, intended for use as a semi-automatic parking device, saves stairs, small elevators, or any other equipment for lifting materials and / or people. Figure 1 a and 1 b, schematically show a self-supporting actuator with a single connection carriage: wn and translation installed inside, and the detail of the connection carriage and

20 translation. The self-supporting actuator comprises a main body (1), which can have a U-section with stiffened edges, to which one or more reinforcing ribs (2) are incorporated, a sux cover .. '; or (3) which can be collapsible, on which "a motor (4) schematically represented, and which by rotation drives a spindle (5). On the bottom,

25 install the clamping feet (6), using removable joining elements (7). Inside the main body (1), the connection and translation carriage (8) is coupled, which has UROS through holes (9) at certain measured dimensions, · in which they are introduced using removable joining elements (10) , the resistant and adjustable compensating elements (11), whose position is interchangeable depending on the main flex plane

30 and secondary. To the connection and translation carriage (8), it is joined using removable joining elements (10), the connection piece with the use platform (12). In this same translation and connection carriage (8), a suitable nut (13) is installed by means of a removable joint element, which is responsible for transfonating the movement of

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Spindle rotation (5) in translation movement. With a sliding coupling (14), the movement is transmitted to the lock nut and wear control (15). In the lower part of the spindle (5), optionally, a mechanical transmission element (16) is incorporated, whose function is to mechanically couple two actuators

5 amazing. To cover and protect the main body (1), a three-piece fairing (17) (18) Y (19) is used.

In the gap generated between the main body (1) and the fairing part (17), the electronic control element (20) is installed, in charge of controlling and managing the operation and

10 applications of the assembly, and electrically couple two or more self-supporting actuators, simultaneously operating the group of coupled actuators. With the perforations (21) and using a standard anchoring element, the assembly is simplified, in case the assembly is directly anchored to a resistant wall. The perforations (22) by means of standard anchoring elements (23) penniten the anchorage of the

15 set to the support surface. Figures 2a and 2b, represent the self-supporting actuator with feet in longitudinal position to the main direction of inertia of the self-supporting actuator, and a self-supporting actuator with feet in position inclined to the main direction of inertia of the self-supporting actuator, so that they show: > chemically the possible compositions

20 longitudinal to the main axis of inertia of the self-supporting actuator, of the clamping feet (6), the detachable connecting elements (7) and the standard anchoring elements (23). Figure 2c represents the self-supporting actuator with feet transverse to the main direction of inertia of the self-supporting actuator, so that it schematically shows the transverse arrangement with respect to the main axis of inertia of the

25 self-supporting actuator, of the clamping feet (6), the detachable connecting elements (7) and the ground anchoring elements (23). Figure 3 schematically shows a type platform with its basic components. The use platform is the element that can vary the most depending on the ultimate purpose of the lifting device (parking device

30 semi-automatic, saves stairs, lift of people or loads), but in essence it consists of a supporting structure (24), with a series of perforations (25) made to certain measures, vertically, horizontally, inclined or in shape of blade, and that by means of the removable joining elements (26), it joins the self-supporting actuator through the connecting piece. To J.a supporting structure (24), a floor or floor is fixed

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non-slip (27). On the supporting structure it can be installed or not, depending on the use of the

lifting device, a perimeter security enclosure, represented by way of

example by a fixed railing (29) and two swing gates (28), which swing

independently and automatically in the moments of access and / or exit of the platform.

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Figure 4 represents a configuration of a vertical lifting device, conditioned

for the use of people with reduced mobility, consisting of a self-supporting actuator and

The appropriate platform for its utility, equipped with perimeter enclosure represented by

as an example by a railing with a fixed part (29) and a folding part (31), and two

swing gates (28) in the access, and with on-board control controls (30).

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Figure 5 represents a configuration of an inclined, conditioned lifting device

for use as a stair lift, consisting of a self-supporting actuator anchored

directly to a resistant wall, and a platform suitable for its use, with a

:> crie of perforations (25) carried out on some measured measures, of vertical shape,

horizontal, inclined or blade-shaped, and that by means of the joining elements

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Detachable (26), joins the self-supporting actuator through the connecting piece, and

equipped with a perimeter enclosure represented by way of example by a railing with

a fixed part (29) and a flip-up part (3 1), and two swing gates (28) at the entrances, with

control controls on board (30) and at each of the access and landing points (32).

Figure 6 represents a configuration of a vertical lifting device. conditioned

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for use as a semi-automatic parking device for double-height vehicles

with dependent seats, the lower vehicle must be removed to access the vehicle

higher. Consisting of two self-supporting actuators, coupled by means of

Mechanical transmission covered by a protective fairing (33). a suitable platform for

its usefulness, the scorecard (30) will be located dependently or independently to the

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device.

Figure 7a and 7b, represents a configuration of a vertical lifting device,

conditioned for use as an automatic vehicle parking device in

double height with independent seats, you can remove or access any vehicle without

need to move the other, for this we will only have to place the chosen vehicle in the

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exit level and access. This device consists of two actuators

self-supporting two 'platforms suitable for utility, in addition to a command point in the

access, does not represent) in the drawing. Figure 73 represents the device in position

upper and 7b in its lower position.

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Figure 8 represents a configuration of vertical lifting device conditioned for use as forklifts, consisting of four self-acting actuators, mechanically connected two by two with a mechanical transmission element protected by a protective fairing (33), and electrically coupled each pair, and a platform

5 suitable for use. The control elements not shown in the figure. They are located at the points of entry and / or exit of the cargo. Figure 9, Representation of a vertical lifting device with .platafonna. Rotating air conditioner for the uSO comma semi-automatic device for small-sized vehicles. The use platform composed of a supporting structure (24) Y

10 a floor in tray (34) that rotates manually or automatically on a pipe (35), allows to improve access in circumstances where · it can not be done sideways. This description is not extended, in the good understanding that any

An expert in this field would have enough information to understand the scope of the invention and its derived advantages, as well as to proceed to reproduce it.

It is understood that, if they do not alter the essentiality of the invention, both the variations in the materials and the shape, size and arrangement of the elements are susceptible to variation within the same characterized. The terms used in the description and the meaning thereof must always be considered in a non-limiting manner.

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Claims (5)

1. Modular vertical or inclined lifting device, intended for use as a semi-automatic parking device, saves stairs, small elevators, or any other equipment for lifting materials and / or people, characterized in that it comprises loose and interchangeable elements, forming subsets, which depending on the lifting requirements and their purpose will be combined with each other.

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2. Modular vertical or inclined lifting device according to claim 1,

characterized ponJUe comprises the following subsets:

-One or several self-supporting actuators with one or more connection carriages and

translation.

-One or several platforms for use.

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Modular vertical or inclined lifting device, according to claims

above, characterized in that each self-supporting actuator comprises:

-a main body (1), which can have holes on the outer side

(2 1), such that using a standard anchoring element, assembly is simplified

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in the case of being anchored directly to a resistant paramenlo, with a fairing of

three pieces (14) (15) and (16) that makes lining and protection. one or more nerves of

reinforcement (2), and a top cover (3) that can be removable, on which

couples a motor, which by rotation drives a spindle (5), which optionally,

in its lower part it incorporates a mechanical transmission element (6), whose

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function is to mechanically couple the self-supporting actuators.

-the connection and transfer carriages (8) to which the connection parts are connected with

~ as use platforms (12), have through holes (9), in which

introduce the resistant and adjustable compensating elements (11), and with a

suitable nut (13) turns the spindle rolling motion (5) into

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translation movement, and with a sliding coupling (14) the

movement to the lock nut and wear control (15).

-One or more clamping feet (6), arranged longitudinally or transversely to the plane

main inertia of the self-supporting actuator and inclined with respect to the plane

normal axis of self-supporting actuator symmetry, with perforations (22),

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which by means of standard anchoring elements (23), allow the anchorage of the assembly to

The support surface.

-An electronic control element (20) in charge of controlling, gcst · ionar the

applications, device operation and electrically couple two or

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more self-acting actuators. simultaneously operating the group of

coupled actuators.

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Modular vertical or inclined lifting device according to claims

above, characterized in that each platform used includes:

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-A bearing structure (24), with a series of perforations (25) made about

certain measures, vertically, inclined or blade-shaped horizorta, and

which is connected to the actuator by means of the removable connection elements (26)

self-supporting through the connection piece (12).

-A non-slip floor or floor (27), which can incorporate a pickup tray

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1 liquids at the bottom.

-A floor in tray (34), which can rotate on a pipe (35), located on the

bearing structure (24).

-A perimeter security enclosure that may have a fixed part (29) and

another abcrtible (31), and include two compuebles (28) in 10 $ years, which

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Tilt independently and automatically at times of access and / or departure from

the plamfonna, which can be installed or not depending on the use of the lifting device.

5.

Vertical or inclined lifting device, according to previous claims.

characterized in that each self-supporting actuator working in two applications

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or more units, can be coupled mechanically or electrically, or a combination of

both.

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Vertical or inclined lifting device, according to previous claims,

characterized in that each self-supporting actuator can incorporate a plug

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suitable for recharging electric vehicles, being controlled by a

electronic control device (20).